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The purpose of this request for proposals (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals from a qualified contractor/contracted exhibit design team to develop branding and interpretative material for Ketchikan's Salmon Walk. This project will include a style guide and interpretation for digital mediums, signage and wayfinding markers. The City of Ketchikan reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or technicality in the interest of the City. Bids will be subject to evaluation under Section 3.12.041 of the Ketchikan Municipal Code. The City may elect to conduct interviews with the firms/individuals with the highest ranked proposals. Three criteria will be used in evaluation of bids received: 1. Experience and past performance of bidder (50%) 2. Cost effectiveness (40%) 3. Clarity and completeness of proposal (10%) June 10, 2022 Requests for clarification posted, if needed Inquiries about this project should be made to the Ketchikan Museum Director, Anita Maxwell at (907) 228-5705 or anitam@ktn-ak.us. July 22, 2022 Contract awarded 1. Develop cohesive branding for the Ketchikan Salmon Walk for multiple digital and print applications. 2. Establish Salmon Walk style guide. 3. Develop content and design fourteen (14) interpretative panels in accordance with industry and ADA standards. Work with Museum staff and local advisors to review proposed content and design. Panel size to be determined (18"x24" up to 24"x36" with one exception on the Fish Ladder Screen) 4. Research and recommend fabrication of interpretative panels, wayfinding sign stickers (one text line, 2"x17.25") and reassurance markers (round 3.5" with only logo) utilizing long-lasting, weatherresistant and vandal-resistant materials. Work with Museum staff to recommend materials and fabricator and to procure panels, stickers and markers. Recommended materials should be environmentally responsible, constructed of weatherproof, vandal-resistant, durable materials appropriate for a rainforest environment and be sturdy enough for heavy visitor usage. Signage and markers shall be designed to last a minimum of 15 years. Museum staff will contract fabrication and installation separately. 5. Work with website developer to integrate branding into website and to utilize QR codes on signagewhere appropriate. 6. Contractor shall acquire and transfer to the City of Ketchikan all necessary rights and permissions for use of the photographic or other graphic work, audiovisual elements and other works contained in the signage and digital applications. All intellectual properties shall be licensed to the City of Ketchikan for Salmon Walk uses. Contractor shall provide a signed, written statement of the City of Ketchikan's license for use of intellectual properties contained within the Salmon Walk usage (including intellectual properties within any associated audiovisual productions). Copies of agreements for any materials licensed from third parties shall also be provided. All tasks shall be complete on or before March 1, 2023 *RFP must submit one electronic proposal merged into one complete file, provided in .pdf format and submitted to the City Clerk through the City of Ketchikan's Customer Portal available at: https://www.ktn-ak.us/bids